The Denver Fire Department should plan to use its engines and fire hoses [at the 4/20 marijuana fest] at Civic Center on April 20. If that doesn’t extinguish the smoke, then turn on the lawn sprinklers, too.

Congratulations to Harvey Weinstein. He is doing his part to remove the violence from Hollywood, and now it is our responsibility to support him — and boycott violence in movies and videos. For the sake of our children, will we?

The Keystone pipeline is a symbol of our regressive views on energy. The symbolic example of not building it trumps the pollution it would cause. The plan should be to move us forward energetically, not backward through antiquated pipes.

Sally Pappas, Parker

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What a bunch of whiners!
Mr.Dellinger, I’d think the Republicans would be far more concerned with the fact that Denver has the highest concentration of Democrats in the state, than a few potheads. Some Republicans also [edit:] toke inhale.
Mr. Parkhurst, did it ever occur to you that potheads have free speech rights also? Maybe they hope it rains on your parade.
Mr. Cipolla, I think the same of Boehner, Cruz, and Tancredo.
Ms. Freund, I’ve read commentaries about Weinstein that he’s made a ton of money off of violent movies.
Ms. Pappas, a lot of people have pointed out what they consider solid reasons to not build Keystone. Making a symbolic stand against — what, exactly? — is not a good one in my opinion.

rwingrnuts

If we get get the additional rightwingnuts in our state, we’ll all need a bong or 10 to survive the crazies invading our state!

Robtf777

“How can anyone think the Republicans will hold their national convention in the pothead capital of the country?”
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Maybe the idea is that with all the potheads all doped up and high……with no real care or concern other than contemplating their belly-button lint…….”Wow, man…….look at what I found here”…….they will forget to protest against anything.

Robtf777

“The Keystone pipeline is a symbol of our regressive views on energy. The
symbolic example of not building it trumps the pollution it would
cause. The plan should be to move us forward energetically, not backward
through antiquated pipes.”
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In the meantime……..that oil will get shipped one way or another……because it is needed.

As The Denver Post noted……It’s a trade-off……on something that is going to be shipped/transported one way or another………and closing one’s eyes and clicking one’s heels and wishing it won’t be shipped/transported……..won’t stop it from being shipped/transported.

Robtf777

“Congratulations to Harvey Weinstein. He is doing his part to remove the
violence from Hollywood, and now it is our responsibility to support him
— and boycott violence in movies and videos. For the sake of our
children, will we?”
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Of course not.

While some people have ALWAYS chosen not to see certain movies or TV shows…….and while the Most Popular and Most Money-Making Movies of ALL TIME has consistently been those rated LESS THAN “R”……..there are people who put out “adult” movies and “adult” “cable TV shows” (1) because they can (2) because they make money…….because there are enough “immoral” people in this country and throughout the world who WANT to produce and make that stuff……because there are enough “immoral” people in this country who WANT to WATCH that stuff……..and because there are enough “immoral” judges and justices who find a “constitutional” reason for that stuff to exist.

While the “moral” can boycott or choose NOT to see whatever they want to…….our…..Society…..with the approval of judges and justices……allows for the “catering to the lowest common immoral denominator”…….REGARDLESS of what effect that has on our Society as a whole.

COtheist

Its not just violent or sexually immoral movies that are the problem. These wouldn’t exist if people hadn’t turned their backs on God and his word. The real problem lies in the rise of this so-called secular, atheist, humanist movement. Which itself is nothing more than a wolf in sheeps clothing. By making the immoral seem moral, they are fundamentally transforming the culture of America into the very thing God warned us about. The same thing that will invite God’s wrath upon this great country. People like Bill Maher and the recent Bill Nye are proof that brainwashing and extreme antagonism from atheists is infecting not just the US but the world. Many churches have been bullied to bow down and succumb to their secular, anti-God beliefs thus undermining the very foundation of his word.

It is atheists that go to courts (courts that they now control) to get ANYTHING Christian thrown out of schools or the culture of the US as a whole. They will do anything and stop at nothing to impose the religion of atheism on everyone, everywhere. When they remove prayer or the teaching of creationism (which has NEVER been illegal to teach) from public schools under the LIE of separation of church and state, they are not creating a neutral position, but imposing their anti-God religion. Make no mistake, it IS anti-God. You are either for God or against God. There is no neutral position.

Many atheists have infiltrated the church as well. Spreading lies about the morality of abortion, homosexuality and drug use. This is the so called moral utopia that they want for everyone. Sadly, many churches have fallen for this form of progressive Christianity and once again in doing so, are undermining the very foundation of Gods word.

We must resist at every opportunity and return this country to what it once was, a proud Christian nation.

Robtf777

“The Denver Fire Department should plan to use its engines and fire hoses
[at the 4/20 marijuana fest] at Civic Center on April 20. If that
doesn’t extinguish the smoke, then turn on the lawn sprinklers, too.”
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That is a…..suggestion…….that might have actually been considered……years ago.

Once a massive illegal gathering and/or criminal activity occurs…….the police could – could – declare the entire event an unlawful assembly……..and could – could – do what they did with the Occupiers……theoretically.

But that could also cause more harm……..if an actual riot ensues…….by tens of thousands of doped-up and high potheads…….who are too doped-up and high to respond reasonably and rationally.

A possible……better……alternative…..is to simply……pray for a drenching downpour…..all day……..and maybe the next day.

Colorado and Denver could probably use the rain…….more than it could use tens of thousands of potheads……idiotically celebrating something that they can legally do in their own homes.

But no one ever accused potheads of being “smart”……especially when they are doped-up and high.

peterpi

And a peaceful gathering of people on the capitol lawn is illegal, how?
Because you don’t like the content of their free speech?

goodspk@aol.com

It’s illegal to smoke pot in public. Whether or not they can convince a court that lighting up in public is free speech will require a court case.

Robtf777

“Since when did the Three Stooges changes their names to Obama, Kerry and
Hagel? They are almost as good as the originals. What an act!”
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It’s……different……isn’t it……all you Bush-hating and Bush-name-calling Democrats……..when the table is turned.

President Obama has consistently been described as being……”weak”……when it comes to the Ukraine, Russia, and especially Putin………because even the EU isn’t about to do anything drastic that will stop the flow of Russian oil/gas westward to them.

The fact is that Putin holds the Trump Cards: (1) Russian oil/gas that Europe needs (2) Russian nukes that will prevent any kind of military option (3) The Russian…..status…..because of its oil/gas/nukes…..as a Major Player on The World Stage……that can’t be diminished……if the US wants Russia to “play nice” with regards to Syria and Iran (4) The “secession referendum”……that the “We The People” in CRIMEA will vote for……to determine THEIR FUTURE…….that is about as “All American” as was the Declaration of Independence in this country.

If President Obama really, really, really believes that the Ukraine PEOPLE have the Absolute Right to determine THEIR FUTURE…….then that ideology MUST include the “Ukraine people in CRIMEA”……to determine their proper placement as being a part of the Ukraine…..or as a part of Russia.

May the majority vote of the PEOPLE prevail……as it should……..and NOT the personal opinion of President Obama……who doesn’t live there……and who has no right to dictate what country they SHALL be part of.

“If President Obama wants to bring real “costs” to the Russians for
invading the Ukraine, then he should force Obamacare on them. That will
show them this paper tiger has teeth.”
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President Obama has put himself in a position where he wants to speak LOUDLY and FORCEFULLY…….but where Putin KNOWS and UNDERSTANDS that that is ALL Obama can and will do……..unless Obama does something completely drastic to “save face” when he currently appears very, very impotent…….and irrelevant.

Putin has all the Trump Cards……the oil, the gas, the nukes, the “status” of being NEEDED with regards to Syria/Iran………

………..AND the Trump Card of letting the PEOPLE of Crimea VOTE as to whether or not they want to be a part of the Ukraine or Russia.

Putin is simply asking the obvious question: “What is More American than allowing the PEOPLE to VOTE as to their self-determination……as to which country they would rather be a part of???????”

Is that not as “American” as the American Declaration of Independence was……or even more so…….since I don’t recall a general “national” “popular vote” among the Colonists before……politicians……declared “our Independence.”

peterpi

What should Obama do?
Quit being an armchair quarterback, a back seat general.
What. Should. Obama. Do? that would make Putin blink?

thor

He could quit bowing to his equals. He could quit drawing a red line and just acting if they cross it.

peterpi

How many countries does Obama have to invade to prove his manliness?

The Internet has dozens of pictures of President Bush bowing to the king of Saudi Arabia, the pope, the queen of England.
Oh, I see, Bush was a Republican </I, so that makes it okay, right?

thor

Just one picture of Bush bowing would help. And Obama doesn’t have to invade anyone.

thor

Wayne, brilliant idea. Obamacare could single handedly bring down Russia.

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